Katie & Craig

“His work is incredible, the way he isn’t afraid of light and shadows and uses them to his advantage makes for the most beautiful pictures. He really does capture the little quirks of the day that as the bride I’d have missed. Every time I look through the pictures I notice something different.”

Buxton Pavilion Gardens Wedding

This was a total trip down memory lane for me, as Hazel and I married at The Pavilion Gardens in Buxton 17 years ago – and Buxton is one of those time capsule Derbyshire towns that doesn’t seem to change. It’s got this perfect mix of natural beauty, history, and a really friendly, relaxed vibe. You’ve got the dramatic hills and moorlands just minutes away, but right in town there’s so much character — the Georgian and Victorian architecture is gorgeous, especially places like the Crescent and the Pavilion Gardens.

The Pavilion Gardens is a big beautifully kept Victorian park right in the heart of town, with winding paths, ornamental lakes, and loads of open space to wander or just sit and people-watch. The gardens are gorgeous in every season — spring flowers, summer picnics, autumn colours, even frosty winter walks all feel a bit magical there.

Then there’s the Pavilion itself — a stunning glass-and-iron building that gives the whole place a classic, old-world feel. Inside, you’ve got cafés, little independent shops, art exhibitions, and often live music or local events.

Katie & Craig opted to get married in The Orangery for their Buxton Pavilion Gardens Wedding (this was our backup plan, as Hazel and I chose to marry in the Bandstand, which turned out to be quite a public scene!) , surrounded by plants and fish swimming around an ornamental pond. Katie got prepared over the road at No 6 Tearooms, and then everyone headed back to the Tearooms for a relaxed Soiree.

If you’re looking for a Derbyshire Wedding Photographer and want relaxed, documentary wedding photography for your event please get in touch and tell me about your plans.